Woman in Astronomy: Annie Jump Cannon
In this one time STEAM class, we will discuss a remarkable woman astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. Although we will briefly talk about her life, we will concentrate mostly on her main contribution to astronomy.
Breezy Ocaña Flaquer, PhD
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(30)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
*** All my classes are available in Spanish upon request *** In this one time class, students will meet Annie Jump Cannon. She was an astronomer, and her contribution is still important for astronomers today. Her main contribution, and the one we will discuss in class, is how to classify stars. In the process of understanding this, students will learn about what spectroscopy is, what is a rainbow, what kind of star is our Sun. All of this will be explained in a language accesible to children without sacrificing the scientific content. Although this class uses a power point, students are encouraged to actively participate in the activities and discussions so that they can experience for themselves the concepts being explained. No previous knowledge in astronomy is required.
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Joined October, 2021
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30reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from Granada University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Florida Institute of Technology
Ph. D. in Astrophysics - Astrophysics/Astronomy Communicator/Educator/Adjunct at the San Diego University volunteering on a number of community projects that promote a mindful STEAM curriculum. I also homeschool my three children, and I am personally active internationally offering workshops to both children, adults and teachers.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$55
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class
